A Billion Dreams producer Ravi Bhagchandka comes Bombay High — A gripping disaster drama inspired by true events – Firstpost

Cinema has the power to entertain, inform, and immortalize stories that might otherwise fade into history. Renowned producer Ravi Bhagchandka, known for backing impactful and unconventional projects, is set to bring audiences a film that combines scale, emotion, and reality. His upcoming project, Bombay High, is a gripping disaster drama inspired by one of India’s deadliest offshore tragedies.

The title Bombay High refers to the offshore oil field located in the Arabian Sea, a vital contributor to India’s energy sector. Decades ago, this region witnessed a catastrophic accident on an oil platform, resulting in devastating loss of life, significant environmental damage, and serious questions about industrial safety. While the disaster made headlines, the deeper human stories — of workers who fought for survival, rescuers who risked everything, and families who endured unimaginable grief — have rarely been told.

With Bombay High, Ravi Bhagchandka aims to give this forgotten tragedy the cinematic platform it deserves, ensuring the lives lost are honoured and remembered.

The film will be directed by Mahesh Narayan, an accomplished filmmaker known for his work in Malayalam cinema, including Take Off, Malik, and C U Soon. He is also known as a screenwriter, editor, and cinematographer, bringing a well-rounded cinematic sensibility to his projects.

Anubhav Chopra, best known for co-directing Netflix’s House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths, has written the film. “Bombay High is a visceral, unrelenting survival thriller that examines the terrifying consequences of human hubris – our belief that we can bend nature, control it, and profit from it without ever paying the price. The film highlights how the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force came together to mount the largest search and rescue operation in the Indian Ocean,” said Anubhav, who is excited to collaborate with Mahesh Narayan and Ravi Bhagchandka.
The film’s story concept, developed by Karan Paramjit Sharma, lays a strong narrative foundation that balances the human cost with the spirit of resilience, ensuring the disaster drama is told with authenticity and impact.